Window screen for automobiles



Jan. 9, 1934.

L. H. SCHAFER WINDOW SCREEN FOR AUTOMOBILES 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Sept. 23, 1933 /m M mm m 5 z A H 4/ 1 Z m a w Jan, 9, 1934.

L. H, SCHAFER WINDOW SCREEN FOR AUTOMOBILES Filed Sept. 23, 1933 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 ATTORNEY;

Patented Jan. 9, 1934 1 Y QW SCREEN FGR AU'IUIWIEBILES Lewis lEl. Schiller, Mechanicvllle, N. 1!.

Application September 23, 19.33 Serial No. 6%,731

3 iClaims.

This invention relates to improvements in window screens, and has more particular reference to an improved screen for the windows of automobiles.

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a window screen of the above kind which is simple and durable in construction, which may be readily installedwithout danger of marring the finished surface of the walls of the window opening and so as to provide an insectproof joint between the screen frame and the walls or the window opening, which will not inter iere with the raising and lowering of the window sash when installed for use, and which may be readily and efficiently secured in operative position.

The invention consists in the novel cornbination and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully described, shown in the accompanyin drawings, and claimed.

In the drawings:

Figure l is a fragmentary elevational view of an automobile body, looking at the inner side of a door oi the automobile whose window is equipped with a screen constructed in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged horizontal section on line 2-2 of Figure 1, partly broken away.

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view showing a corner portion of the screen illustrated in Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 1 showing a modified form of window screen embodying the present invention.

Figure 5 isan enlarged horizontal section on line 55 of Figure l, partly broken away; and

Figure 6 is an enlarged fragmentary elevational view, partly broken away and in section, showing a corner portion of the screen illustrated in Figures 4 and 5.

Referring more in detail to the drawings, 5 indicates an automobile body having a door 6 in the upper portion of which is provided a window opening adapted to be closed by a manually operable vertically sliding sash? that may be lowered to an open position for ventilation in a manner well known in the art. The walls of this window opening inwardly of the sliding sash '7 are formed by the usual relatively wide attached molding strips 8 secured in place by screws 9 passing through the molding strips intermediate the side edges thereof and into the surrounding portion of the door. Three of these screws are usually employed for fastening the side molding strips in place, one at the longitudinal center of (ill. 156-414) each strip and one adjacent each end of the latter. As will presently become apparent, K utilize the central securing screw 9 of the side molding strips 8 as part of a. means for securing the w window screen in place.

The screen of the present invention is of a size slightly smaller than that of the window opening inwardly of the sash 7, and consists of a rigid open frame composed of top, bottom and side rails having mitered ends joined together suitably at the corners of the frame. The frame 10 in the form of the invention shown in Figures 1 to 3 inclusive is shown as constructed of wooden rails which are relatively wide and have a. strip of felt or like soft and yielding material of similar m screen to be installed without danger of scarring 7&3

the finished surface oi the molding strips 8. Stretched over and closing the opening hounded by the frame 10 is a sheet of screen material 12 whose margin is clamped to the outer face oi" the frame by fastening strips 13 secured to the rails of the screen frame by nails or screws and hav ing mitered meeting ends at the corners of the screen frame.

Attached to the side rails of the screen frame are angular brackets is having laterally projecting outer ends ape'rtured to receive the central fastening screws 9 or the side molding strips 8 to secure the frame in'place as shown in Figures 1 and 2. These'braclrets are attached by screws W 15 to the inner sides of the side rails of the screen frame as clearly shown, and the laterally projecting outer ends of the brackets are substan tially flush with the outer surface of the adja cent portion of the felt strip ll so as to flatly w engage the inner faces oi the adjacent side molding strips 8 when the screen is positioned in place with the felt strip 11 slightly compressed as is the case when the screen is fitted in the window ing strips 8 are of course removed before the screen is inserted, after which said screws may be replaced to form a simple and emcient means for fastening the screen in place. This avoids the necessity for separate or additional fasteners.

when the screen is in place it will not interfere in opening. The central screws 9 of the side .mold- 1m sash 7.

The construction of Figures 4 to 6 inclusive is substantially the same as above described with respect to Figures 1 to 3 inclusive, the main difference being that the frame 10a, of the screen is formed of angle iron rails, one flange of which forms a broad edge against which the felt strip 11a is secured, the other flange of each rail extending inwardly at the inner side of the screen frame and having the angular securing bracket 14a secured thereto by screws 15a. In both forms of the invention the inner ends of the brackets 14 and 1411 are provided with lateral integral extensions 16 which overlie the inner edges of the screen frame to preclude swinging movement of the brackets relative to the screen frame so that said brackets are maintained with their laterally projecting outer ends parallel to the adjacent edge of the screen frame even though only one securing screw is provided as at 15 or 15a. In the form employing the wooden frame 10a, the brackets 14 are preferably countersunk in the side rail of the screen frame where engaging the latter, as indicated in Figure 3.

The screen of Figures 4 to 6 inclusive also include a sheet of screen fabric 12a which is stretched over and closes the opening of the screen frame and has its margin clamped between the inwardly projecting flanges of the frame rails and securing strips 130, secured to said inwardly extending flanges on the outer sides of the latter. The fastening strips 13a are preferably of flat metal and secured in place by stud screws 17 passing through the strips 13a and the margin of the screen sheet 12a and threaded into the inwardly projecting flanges of the rails of the screen frame 10a.

From the foregoing description, it will be seen that the screen is of simple and durable construction, may be readily and effectively secured in place without the use of separate or additional securing elements, will not mar the finished surface of the molding strip when installed in the window opening, is positioned for convenient fastening and in a position so as to not interfere with the opening and closing of the sash 7, and presents a neat appearance when in use.

What I claim as new is:

1. A screen for an automobile window having a vertically slidable pane, and wherein the walls of the window opening inwardly of said pane are formed by molding strips secured in place by screws passing through the molding strips and into the surrounding portion of' the automobile, comprising a rigid frame shaped and proportioned to substantially fill the window opening inwardly of the sash and to assume a position between said sash and the securing screws for the molding strips, angular brackets rigidly secured to the inner sides of the end rails of the screen frame intermediate the ends of said rails, said brackets having laterally projecting outer any way with the opening and closing of the ends arranged to flatly engage the side molding strips of the window and apertured to receive adjacent securing screws for said molding strips to rigidly secure the screen in place within the window opening, said screen frame having a sheet of screen fabric secured thereto with its margin clamped against the outer face of the screen frame.

2. A screen for an automobile window having a vertically slidable pane, and wherein the walls of the window opening inwardly of said pane are formed by molding strips secured in place by screws passing through the moldingstrips and into the surrounding portion of the automobile, comprising a rigid frame shaped and proportioned to substantially flll the window opening inwardly of the sash and to assume a position between said sash and the securing screws for the molding strips, angular brackets rigidly secured to the inner sides of the end rails of the screen frame intermediate the ends of said rails, said brackets having laterally projecting outer ends arranged to flatly engage the side molding strips of the window and apertured to receive adjacent securing screws for said molding strips to rigidly secure the screen in place within the window opening, said screen frame having a sheet of screen fabric secured thereto with its margin clamped against the outer face of the screen frame, said screen frame consisting of rigidly joined angle iron rails having inner inwardly projecting flanges to which the brackets are secured and to which the margin of the screen sheet is clamped.

3. A screen for an automobile window having a vertically slidable pane, and wherein the walls of the window opening inwardly of said pane are formed by molding strips secured in place by screws passing through the molding strips and into the surrounding portion of the automobile, comprising a rigid frame shaped and proportioned to substantially flll the window opening inwardly of the sash and to assume 9; position between said sash and the securing screws for the molding strips, angular brackets rigidly secured to the inner sides of the end rails of the screen frame intermediate the ends of said rails, said brackets having laterally projecting outer ends arranged to flatly engage the side molding strips of the window and apertured to receive.

adjacent securing screws for said molding strips to rigidly secure the screen in place within the window opening, said screen frame having a sheet of screen fabric secured thereto with its margin clamped against the outer face of the screen frame, said brackets having lateral extensions on the inner ends thereof flatly engaging the inner edges of the side rails of the screen frame to prevent shifting of said brackets rela tive to the screen in a plane parallel to the plane of said screen.

LEWIS H. SCHAFER. 

